Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, following the end of support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. When a company drops support, millions of users are left vulnerable to malware, ransomware, and online scams.
However, Bitdefender will continue to protect devices until October 2026, providing extended security updates beyond Microsoft's deadlines.
When a company drops support, millions of users are left running operating systems that no longer receive Microsoft security updates.
The end of support does not mean the OS will suddenly stop working, but users may eventually receive notifications that it is no longer supported.
Author's summary: Bitdefender extends Windows 10 security updates until 2026.